One of the most daily used machines by people are Automobiles. They are found every and anywhere in the world. Automobiles are a big part of what most American people use as a system of transportation to get around. Automobiles are the number one used transportation system in the United States. They help us get around faster than walking or riding a bike. With the many advantages of driving a car, it also comes with potential danger if not careful. According to the “National Safety Council,” 38,300 people were killed and 4.4 million injured on U.S. roads in 2015 alone. It was the highest death total in a year since 2007 where the number recorded was 44,000.

To be a safe driver starts with putting on your seat belt the moment you get in the car. Seatbelts have been proven to save countless lives every year in which involves deadly crashes.  Once you get on the road you have to pay careful attention to your surroundings. Always check your mirrors every 15 to 20 seconds to know where cars are around you. Driving the speed limit also reduces the chances of a person getting into an accident. Driving while your attention is focused elsewhere is another factor that can be found in an accident. Those factors include texting, talking to the person next to you, or falling asleep on the wheel. Remember, being a safe driver benefits you and other drivers around you on the road.